Cabolong

Side Effects of Cabolong are Fatigue, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), High blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Taste change, Low blood platelets, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, Decrease in body weight, Increased liver enzymes, Dyspepsia.

How Cabolong Products work

Cabozantinib works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that prompts multiplication of cancer cells, thereby slowing or stopping the spread of cancer cells.

In Depth Information for Cabolong Products

Cabolong is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Cabolong is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Patient Concerns about Cabolong Products

Frequently asked questions about Cabolong Products

Q. What is Cabolong 40mg Tablet used for?

Cabolong 40mg Tablet is used to treat certain cancers, such as kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma), liver cancer after sorafenib, and thyroid cancer that has spread and no longer responds to radioactive iodine. In some cases, a doctor can also use this medicine for some neuroendocrine tumors (pancreas and extra‑pancreatic) after other treatments.

Q. Who should not take Cabolong 40mg Tablet?

There are no absolute “do not use” conditions known with Cabolong 40mg Tablet, but people with a recent serious bleed (hemorrhage) must not start it, and your doctor may avoid it in severe liver disease (Child‑Pugh C) because it has not been studied and can raise risks.

Q. During Cabolong 40mg Tablet treatment, what warning signs mean I should get urgent help?

During Cabolong 40mg Tablet treatment, call your doctor immediately if you experience coughing/vomiting blood, or black stools (bleeding). Sudden severe stomach pain or fever (perforation), chest pain or sudden shortness of breath (clot/heart attack), severe headache or confusion (hypertensive crisis/RPLS), severe or nonstop diarrhea, yellow eyes/skin (liver injury), sudden leg swelling, or new/worse jaw pain or mouth sores that will not heal (jaw bone problem).

Q. Will Cabolong 40mg Tablet affect surgery or dental work?

Yes. Your doctor may stop Cabolong 40mg Tablet at least 3 weeks before planned surgery (including dental surgery) and will not restart for at least 2 weeks after major surgery and until wounds are well‑healed, because of bleeding and poor wound healing risks.

Q. What health conditions need extra care during Cabolong 40mg Tablet treatment?

During Cabolong 40mg Tablet treatment, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), bleeding risks, stomach or bowel disease, recent surgery, liver disease, kidney issues, jaw/dental problems, thyroid disease, or a history of blood clots or heart attack, because you may need monitoring, dose changes, or to avoid treatment in some cases.

Q. Can Cabolong 40mg Tablet harm a baby or affect fertility?

Yes. Cabolong 40mg Tablet can harm an unborn baby. Females who can become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose. Breastfeeding should not happen during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose. It may reduce fertility in males and females, making it harder to have a baby.

Q. What serious side effects of Cabolong 40mg Tablet happen most often?

The common serious side effects of Cabolong 40mg Tablet include severe diarrhea, severe high blood pressure, hand‑foot skin reaction (painful redness/blisters on palms/soles), liver test increases (especially with nivolumab, lowercase as drug component), blood clots, and bleeding. Your team may pause treatment and restart at a lower dose, or stop permanently if severe.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 28th Mar 2025.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.